Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Dramatic Efficacy of Methadone Treatment in Maine:

a state of Maine study of more than 1000 patients has found an “astronomical” drop in use of of pre-treatment drug of choice, with “broad impact not only on patients, but on their families as well.” Story appeared 7 May and can be found by clicking here,

Even more amazing is that this study also showed a difference in outcomes between methadone treatment and traditional treatment--with methadone treatment coming out ahead in: employment,incarceration and drug use.